Cedar Valley Montessori School (CVMS) needs a fantastic, part-time classroom aide to join our team.

Hours:

• 11:00 – 5:30 M-F

Location:

• CVMS, 110 5th Avenue SE

Responsibilities: 

• Provide nurturing care
• Help carry out daily classroom plans
• Work within the team to create a loving and supportive environment
• Model polite, respectful behavior 
• Organize and clean the classroom environment
• Serve as other eyes and ears in the classroom, including observing regularly
• Ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times
• Safely escort children to and from the playground and supervise outdoor play
• Contact parents/caregivers when children become sick at school and care for the child until they arrive
• Other tasks as needed

Skills and Attributes Needed:

• High school graduate (or equivalent)
• Prompt and dependable
• Respectful of each child’s individual needs and development
• Naturally patient and kind
• Strong work ethic
• Courteous demeanor
• Comfortable working on the floor with children and being outdoors for drop-off and pick-up in all types of weather
•  Must complete a background check

CVMS Offers:

• Small class sizes
• Happy and peaceful learning environments
• Supportive families
• Beautiful downtown facility

CVMS is a 54-year Montessori Preschool/Kindergarten located in downtown Cedar Rapids. Our teaching aides share the responsibility for assisting children in their development of independence, preparing the classroom and curriculum materials as needed, establishing positive relationships with students and parents, and maintaining the safety and physical well- being of the children. No teaching experience is needed. We welcome your passion for life-long learning and your desire to help guide children from age 2 through 6 to develop their curiosity, empathy, creativity, self-discipline, and independence.

Candidates should email a resume to Deidre Hamlett by clicking apply now.